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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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